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Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this fall. Curbside collection will take place on regular trash days during the weeks of October 27–31 and November 3–7, 2025. Yard waste must be placed in brown paper leaf bags, and...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101, Additional Dates Announced

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. Hosted by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, this interactive presentation and discussion provides tools for understanding how local government works and...

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REMINDER: City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

Mayor Callaghan to host ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour on 8/1 at City Hall Annex

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

Rochester Board of Ethics Recommends Censure for School Board Member Stokes; Keans Hearing Postponed

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the City of Rochester Board of Ethics held a...

Flushing Wipes Costs Us All: City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal

The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue...

Longtime Rochester Housing Authority Member Steps Down, City Seeks New Leader to Fill Vacancy

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, during the City Council Workshop meeting, City Manager Katie...

Water Main Replacement Scheduled on Carpenter Street for 7/15

The Department of Public Works will be replacing the water main on Carpenter Street...

City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

City of Rochester: 2024 Water Quality Reports Now Available

The 2024 Consumer Confidence Reports (also known as the Annual Water Quality Reports or...

City of Rochester Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable on 7/10 for Maintenance

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the City...

REMINDER: Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...

Board of Ethics Accepts Investigation Findings on School Board Members, Public Hearing Scheduled for July 22

The Board of Ethics met briefly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

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Free Community Film Screening: “Screenagers – Growing Up in the Digital Age”

Join the Rochester Mental Health Alliance and the Strafford County Public Health Network for...

Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this...

NH Announces Contingency Plan for Delayed SNAP Benefits, State to Partner with Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries

The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to...

Watch: GACIT Public Hearing – 10/23/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...